Method and system for projective comparative image analysis and diagnosis

a projective comparative image and analysis technology, applied in image analysis, image enhancement, instruments, etc., can solve the problems of difficult manual comparison of longitudinal and/or lateral images, difficulty in longitudinal and/or lateral comparisons, and difficulty in manual comparison of such different types of images, i.e., 2d and 3d images, and achieve the effect of improving the accuracy of manual comparison

a projective comparative image and analysis technology, applied in image analysis, image enhancement, instruments, etc., can solve the problems of difficult manual comparison of longitudinal and/or lateral images, difficulty in longitudinal and/or lateral comparisons, and difficulty in manual comparison of such different types of images, i.e., 2d and 3d images, and achieve the effect of improving the accuracy of manual comparison

US20070003118A1Inactive Publication Date: 2007-01-04GENERAL ELECTRIC CO
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[0016] The present techniques are generally directed to automating comparative image analysis and / or change detection, possibly in conjunction with computer assisted detection and / or diagnosis (CAD) algorithms. Such analysis techniques may be useful in a variety of imaging contexts, such as medical imaging, industrial inspection systems, nondestructive testing and others. Though the present discussion provides examples in a medical imaging context, one of ordinary skill in the art will readily apprehend that the application of these techniques in non-medical imaging contexts, such as for industrial imaging and analysis of satellite data is well within the scope of the present techniques.

[0017] Referring now to FIG. 1, a schematic block diagram 10 for comparative image analysis and / or change detection in accordance with aspects of the present technique is illustrated. As illustrated, two or more images such as a first image 12 and second image 14 may be provided to a registration so...

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A technique is provided for comparative image analysis and / or change detection using computer assisted detection and / or diagnosis (CAD) algorithms. The technique includes registering a three-dimensional image and a two-dimensional image, projecting the registered three-dimensional image to generate a reprojected two-dimensional image, and automatically comparing the two-dimensional image and the reprojected two-dimensional image.

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BACKGROUND [0001] The invention relates generally to comparative image analysis and in particular to a method for automating comparison of images for analysis and diagnosis using computer assisted detection and / or diagnosis (CAD) algorithms. [0002] Various technical fields engage in some form of image evaluation and analysis for monitoring, analysis, or diagnostic purposes. For example, medical imaging technologies produce various types of diagnostic images which a doctor or radiologist may review for the presence of identifiable features of diagnostic significance, such as lesions, calcifications, nodules, and so forth. Similarly, in other fields, other features may be of interest. For example, industrial quality control applications may review non-invasively acquired images for the presence of internal or external cracks, fractures, or fissures. Similarly, non-destructive imaging of package and baggage contents, analysis of satellite image data and others may be reviewed to identi...

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Patent Timeline
04 Jan 2007
Publication
US20070003118A1
IPC
G06K9/00; G06K9/68
CPC
G06T7/001; G06T2207/30004; G06T7/0038; G06T7/0012; G06T7/38
Inventors
WHEELER, FREDERICK WILSON; CLAUS, BERNHARD ERICH HERMANN